Here it is March of 2017 and I'm finally getting close to have my bits assembled. Long story of how this frame ended up in my hands. Bought off ebay in 2011....sat on the shelf approx 1 1/2 years and sold on ebay to a guy in Pennsylvania. Fast forward to a week before Xmas 2013 was looking on...
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Doesn't look like getting a paint job is in the cards but will get it built up using my tax return.....right around the corner. Hope you and yours is doing well.
What size tires you running? You mentioned changing some components......any idea what she weighs as is? Mostly irrelevant because it's such a cool rare bike, just curious.
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Thanks Chris......you know I have been shopping for a bike for my son and had to choose between a ride like the FSR XC (or similar) or pay a little more for a basic low end hard tail (new) from like Jamis, Cdale, etc. I just felt like if I could find a well kept vintage gem I'd rather go...
Holy thread resurrection.......just curious.....the incorrect spacing on the chainrings mentioned below. I'm assuming it had an aftermarket set? I can't imagine coming that way from the factory. Asking because I am picking up (today) a 2000 FSR XC for my son and I have never owned a Spec...
That is freakin great to know.......your build is inspiring me to get going with mine. Mine needs paint though so I'm going to start checking into that. Thanks for the update and the pics.
Holy thread resurrection.....wondering how this ride is doing after a few years. I have the same frame and want to build it up soon. Quick question......I often see folks talking about the Weasel frames cracking......is this frame just as susceptible? It seems that there are slight (or maybe not...